Poverty, Livelihoods, and Governance in Africa: Fulfilling the Development Promise

by K. Hope

Overview

This book analyzes the outstanding development problems confronting Africa today, and the policies necessary for improving Africa's governance, economic performance, and the very possible achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781349375202
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	11/17/2008
Edition description:	1st ed. 2008
Pages:	201
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

KEMPE RONALD HOPE SNR. is Senior Economic Governance Advisor and Manager of the Governance and Economic Management Assistance Program [GEMAP] at the United States Agency for International Development [USAID] in Liberia.

Table of Contents

Preface Poverty and Environmental Degradation: Towards Policy for Reversing the Spiral Local Small Enterprise Development: Growth and Impact of the Informal Economy The HIV/AIDS Pandemic in a Development Context Child Survival, Poverty, and Labour Public Sector Management and Reform Toward Good Governance and Sustainable Development: The New Partnership for Africa's Development and the African Peer Review Mechanism Addressing Capacity Deficits Can Africa Fulfill its Promise?

Editorial Reviews

An international group of scholars discuss the political, economic, and cultural bases of corruption in Africa; theories and examples of kleptocracy and reform; aid abuse and mismanagement; the deleterious economic effects of corruption; efforts to combat corruption; a public choice perspective on controlling corruption in Africa; and the current policy debate on anti-corruption strategies, particularly with reference to the initiatives of international institutions such as the World Bank and IMF. Case studies discuss corrupt sectors and efforts to combat corruption in Zambia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Botswana. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"This well-constructed, judiciously selected, and useful collection is highly recommended for those seeking an overview and an introduction to the subject." --Choice

 

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